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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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